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Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl)

Take your knitting skills to a new level at Advanced Knitting: Cables on Monday, Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Studio.

Students will learn the background of cable knitting from instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf, then get hands-on practice on how to make raised travelling stitches using a cable needle. Students must be comfortable with knitting and purling.

$65/person*. Register here. Registration will close Jan. 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring one of these two supply options (and are advised to purchase them as soon as possible, since availability can change):

OPTION 1: 1 skein of Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool in a color of your choosing. This is an Aran (worsted) weight yarn made of 100% natural wool yarn known for its warmth and durability. There are 465 yards per skein. It is hand washable, lay flat to dry. Avoid choosing the darker color or the one with flecks as the cables won’t show up as nicely. Either natural or oatmeal are recommended, but birch tweed and brown heather will also work.

OPTION 2: 3 balls of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted weight yarn in a color of your choosing. This yarn is made of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. There are 197 yards per ball; the three balls must be the same dye lot. It is machine washable. A lighter color is best; choose a solid color as opposed to a variegated one.

Additional Supplies Required:
— Pair of US size 9 (5.5 mm) single point, straight knitting needles
— Cable needle: KnitPro Simfonie brand is recommended

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.